Guys, I'm furious. Against my better judgment, I bought a 77-inch LG C2 in February 2023 for $3,200 despite knowing the price would plummet just months after the C3's release. I had an incredible thirst to properly upgrade my 120Hz gaming consoles. Imagine how I feel now that Best Buy is selling the LG C3 77 inches for just $1,499.99, which is a huge discount from $800 and by far the lowest price we've seen.
The LG C3 offers a slightly brighter panel than the C2 it replaced, making up for the area that OLED TVs lack compared to QLED panels. However, the improved brightness alone is not enough to consider upgrading from the C2 or any other older OLED. It's a big jump if you're a gamer coming from an older PC that doesn't have HDMI 2.1 ports, or a 120Hz variable refresh rate and auto low latency mode. And of course, it's great as a first OLED if you're new to the game in general.
There aren't many other advantages to spending more on the LG C4, either, save for a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz (which only PC gamers can use, as consoles aren't targeting frame rates in that range yet). And neither TV supports the latest in ai enhancement, lacking the new a11 image processor found on the model. more premium G4 model.
That said, you won't have much to complain about the C3's image quality, which still benefits from ai-powered adjustment, excellent viewing angles, and the deep black levels often associated with modern OLED panels. Plus, you'll get the same fun features tied to the webOS user experience, including built-in cloud gaming and score alerts for your favorite sports teams. It also includes a Magic Remote that combines wand-type motion control with amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
